Description
Label Review.
2018 album also available in CD
Our Overview.
Will Oldham aka Bonnie 'Prince' Billy is releasing ‘Wolf Of The Cosmos’ his second album in six months where he ‘reinterprets’ other people’s music. After covering merle Haggard, this time he turns his attention to a full cover of singer/songwriter Susanna’s 2007 album Sonata Mix Dwarf.
Will Oldham has managed over the years to stake out his territory, a comfortable corner within the industry that allows him to make music he loves and is passionate about. A devoted fan base and the respect, begrudgingly or not, of tastemakers all over the world allow him the freedom to follow his muse and continue carving out his own path. His career has been eclectic, recording under various pseudonyms, tackling interesting collaborations like the record he made with ambient psychedelic musicians Bitchin Bajas, and an impressive resume of soundtrack work for various independent movies to boot.
‘Wolf of the Cosmos’ is a touching homage to a fellow minimalist and another worthy addition to Bonny Prince Billy’s already vast body of work. “As other practitioners are leaving the room in favor of novel forms of recording and distro and consumption, we are left with a virtual PALACE, fantastical and real structures and practices. Like we are allowed into the museum at night. We can make a great essentially live record with great songs and great players because nobody else is? ‘Wolf Of The Cosmos’... is about, as much as anything, direct engagement with recorded music. So step right up to the replicant.” - Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy is joined by musicians Emmet Kelly (bass guitar, voice, acoustic guitar), Cheyenne Mize (violin, slide ukulele, voice), Chris Rodahaffer (banjo, voice, acoustic guitar) and Elsa Madeline Oldham (juice harp).